LeBron James gets hero's reception on Cleveland return

NBA superstar LeBron James made an emotional return to Cleveland with the Los Angeles Lakers and was given a hero's reception by the fans at the Quicken Loans Arena.

James, who was born and went to school in Akron, Ohio, enjoyed two stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers, with his second spell at the franchise between 2014 and 2018 seeing him lead the team to their first-ever NBA Championship in 2016.

James departed the Cavs earlier this year to join the Lakers, and he returned on Wednesday night to a rapturous reception from the fans at "The Q".

The Cavaliers showed their recognition for that fact in a special video message thanking their former hero for his impact, both for the team and in the local community, where his charity foundation - the LeBron James Family Foundation - aims to help positively affect the lives of children and young adults in his home town of Akron, Ohio through education.